To be honest, I didn’t know what a cheese straw was until my mom suggested I serve them at a shower I threw for a girlfriend several weekends ago. My mom was so taken by her own idea, she offered to make them herself. My mom arrived the morning of the shower with cheese straws in… Read More

They look innocent enough, but don’t be fooled. I should have known better. After all, I’d been forewarned by the person who created the festive Easter appetizer. They say it’s the journey, not the destination. I disagree. The destination was not worth writing home about, and I’d really rather forget the journey altogether. It… Read More

Kashi cereal, half a banana and a sprinkle of frozen blueberries is what I eat for breakfast each and every morning. My breakfast trends go in phases, but this particular combination has been my mainstay for well over a year. I know what you’re thinking: You are a huge control freak. When it comes to… Read More

I love my carbs. I don’t love the calories. Whenever I’m about to add penne rigate to boiling water, I can’t help but notice the nutrition facts on the box: 180 calories per serving. Yikes. Even pasta varieities boasting of added fiber and whole grains can’t skirt around the fact that they deliver the caloric equivalence of… Read More

If I bake a batch of cookies, I’ll easily polish off six before the last batch is out of the oven – and that’s not including the batter. The same goes for bars and cupcakes. Dark chocolate is one of the only treats I can consume in moderation. We have a healthy relationship: I love it so much, I respect it… Read More